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If you've been playing Fortnite long enough, you probably remember an old item that allowed you to disguise yourself as a small bush. The controversial pickup eventually became a bit obsolete when larger bushes were added to the map, which allowed players natural spots to hide without the need for an item. But the item concept has returned once more with the brand-new Big Bush Bomb--except this time its name says it all. Read on to find out more. Where to get Big Bush Bombs in Fortnite and...
A huge overhaul of Destiny 2's mod system is coming in next month's Lightfall expansion, and as part of those changes, Resilience will be getting a slight nerf. Essentially an extra layer of armor for your Guardian, enhancing this stat can add an extra 40% of damage reduction to your build. Bungie plans to cap Resilience at 30% from Lightfall, as the studio explained that these changes will see the investment curve adjusted so that they offer great value even at lower levels. "We’ve tuned...
In Forspoken, Frey Holland starts out with a single skill tree, but that number soon grows as the main storyline progresses. By the end of the game, Frey will have access to over 100 magic spells. Some are given to you after major story beats, but most need to be either bought using Mana or found through exploration, out in the world of Athia. We're here to provide some advice on which skills you should unlock first in Forspoken. Forspoken Best Skills Each skill tree in Forspoken is given...
As it does on a regular basis, Microsoft is removing more titles from Xbox Game Pass in the near future. At least four titles are leaving the program on January 31, according to a notification that popped up in the Xbox Game Pass app seen by GameSpot. The four games leaving on January 31 include Telling Lies, Donut County, Worms W.M.D., and Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master. Microsoft has yet to publish an official post about the newest removals from Game Pass, but news usually breaks...
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the upcoming video game based on the troubled character from the fantasy series, was delayed to 2023 with no new release date set. It still doesn't have a release date, but fans can expect the game to arrive before the end of September 2023. In its latest earnings report, publisher Nacon announced that the game will launch in the first half of its fiscal year 2023-24, which means it'll arrive between April and September 2023. LOTR: Gollum fans have been...
Marvel's Avengers, the 2020 live-service game from Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix, will lose its official developer support almost three years to the day since it was released, the studio said in a blog post. The final game update, version 2.8, is coming on March 31 with support for the game shutting down for good on September 30. The team added that though developer support for the game is ending, both the single-player and multiplayer modes will continue to be available. The most recent...
Nintendo Switch and 3DS owners should check out this massive eShop sale that includes dozens of titles from major third-party publishers Capcom, Ubisoft, and EA. Many of the titles are discounted for up to 80% off during the sale, like Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered for $8 (normally $40), Immortals Fenys Rising for $12 (normally $60), and Lost in Random for $6 (normally $30). This is also a great opportunity to pick up newer releases on sale, like Mario + Rabbids Sparks of...
After multiple delays, Square Enix's upcoming action-RPG Forspoken is almost here. Forspoken releases on PS5 and PC on Tuesday, January 24. If you're interested in Forspoken, there's still time to preorder a copy for launch-day delivery. In addition to the physical edition for PS5, you can preorder a digital copy for PS5 or PC. Alternatively, you can splurge for the Digital Deluxe edition, which comes with a bunch of extra in-game content. Regardless of which version you preorder, you'll...
Factorio, the factory base building strategy game from developer Wube Software, is permanently becoming more expensive next week. Starting January 26, the base price will be increased from $30 to $35. According to the studio, the decision is to account for inflation. The studio confirmed to GameSpot that the price change "will apply across all platforms," including Nintendo Switch. During its early access period, Factorio had a base price of $20, which was bumped to $30 back in 2020 once...
Humble Bundle presents the In Case You Missed it: Gems of 2022 bundle, which packs a value of $159 across seven games for just $23. See at Humble As per usual, there are different payment tiers to choose from. The lowest tier, which starts at $15, includes a total of four games: Supraland Six Inches Under, Haiku, the Robot, PowerSlave Exhumed, and Source of Madness. This already grants you a fun metroidvania to plunge through, a modern version of a classic console game, and more. The...
Chinese gaming giant Tencent recently unveiled its new MMORPG Tarisland, and it wasn't long before fans noticed it bears more than a passing resemblance to Blizzard's own World of Warcraft. Like WoW, Tarisland looks to be a fantasy MMO with an exaggerated, more cartoonish art style. There are paladins, mages, dragons, elves with an affinity for the color purple that live in a giant tree, and more. That, of course, wouldn't be enough to justify the clone label, but taking a closer look...
A new update has arrived to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, addressing several frustrating bugs and crashing issues across multiplayer, battle royale, and DMZ. The full patch notes can be seen below, but a few highlights include a fix for the annoying chat bug and battle pass issues. One major change in the update is the much-needed fix for the chat bug that caused multiple player names to remain on screen when talking in chat. This was frustrating because it caused the names...
EA has restored a limited number of Madden 23 cloud saves that were corrupted in December but confirmed that others are completely lost and unrecoverable. Since Madden 23 launched in August last year, many players have reported issues with the game's Franchise mode while others have lost saved data due to the faulty cloud services. Some players were locked out of the leagues because of this problem and although a fix arrived on December 15, another issue appeared days later. This bug made...
With a new MacBook Air starting at $1,000, the powerful laptop isn’t a great fit for frugal shoppers. No doubt you’ll get a lot of versatility and longevity for your money--but $1,000 is a lot to spend on a laptop. Thankfully, budget-minded shoppers can save a bundle of cash today by opting for a refurbished MacBook Air, which is now on sale for $380. The MacBook Air offers around 12 hours of battery life and comes with a 30-day parts and labor warranty. There’s even a 30-day return...
Big changes are coming to Destiny 2 in next month's Lightfall expansion, but right now, Xur remains a fixture in the game as he pops into the Solar system with a refreshed stock of weapons and armor. There's also a new Trials of Osiris weekend starting right now, a perfect arena to try out some new builds in, so visiting Xur is always worthwhile just in case you're missing a few items from your arsenal. Here's where you can find Xur and what Exotics he's selling this week. This week you can...
Only a few more weeks remain in Destiny 2's current Witch Queen era, and once Lightfall arrives, PvP is going to feel very different once the Strand subclass is introduced. Before that happens, there's still plenty of time to fight for a Flawless run in The Trials of Osiris. As usual, Xur will also be hovering around the Solar system this weekend, so check in with the Agent of the Nine to see if any of his gear can help you in your quest. Here's where you'll play Trials of Osiris this...
The CEO of Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian has said he wants to make another Fallout game before he retires, but the California studio isn't working on any Fallout game right now. Feargus Urquhart told Gamepressure that Obsidian's development plate is "pretty full" right now with its existing lineup of projects like Avowed and Outer Worlds 2, as well as the ongoing development of Grounded. As such, Obsidian is "not working on" a new Fallout game right now. That said, Urquhart, 52, said...
Lord of the Rings Online is entering its 16th year of ongoing operation, and developer Standing Stone Games has now outlined its "ambitious" plans for 2023. Additionally, the studio said it's looking forward to the next 15 years of LOTRO, running up to 2038 and potentially beyond. In its first Letter to the Players of 2023, lead systems designer Allan Maki said fans of the MMO can look forward to an "ambitious" year of new content and updates for the game this year. This will include more...
At long last, the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has released a new report on UFOs, or to be more technically correct, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. According to the documents, reports of UAPs increased last year, with 510 cases logged as of August 2022. This resulted in the Department of Defense All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office being formed to get to the bottom of these reports, although more in-depth details remain classified to the general public for now...
Fire Emblem Engage revolves around the Emblems, 12 heroes from other worlds--aka other Fire Emblem games--that can be summoned into battle using special rings. These heroes include Marth, Lucina, and Byleth, and give you access to special weapons and moves, as well as healthy stat bumps. But how do you collect them all? While the idea of a hero-collecting mechanic would seem to be reminiscent of a gacha game like Fire Emblem Heroes, that's actually not at all how it works in Fire Emblem...